BSc (Hons) Computer Science at Swansea University

Programme overview

Computer Science at Swansea teaches students to code and to solve real-world problems, building software from the first day. The curriculum is shaped by industry input and taught by experts including researchers collaborating with Airbus, Microsoft, HSBC and Siemens. Teaching takes place in the Computational Foundry, with work showcased at the annual Project Fair.

Department: School of Mathematics and Computer Science | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a Foundation Year, Year Abroad or Year in Industry | Intake: September | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students cover high-demand areas including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering and mobile app development, and can explore cloud-based systems, accessible apps and Internet of Things technologies. Facilities include Vision and Biometric, Maker, Theory, Cyber Security/Networking, Robotics and User labs and a Visualisation Suite.

Career pathways

Graduates have become analyst developers, business analysts, computer programmers, electronic engineers, graphic designers, software developers and machine learning engineers with companies including IBM, Google, Disney, Facebook, Microsoft and Sony. Students present third-year projects to industry experts at the annual Project Fair.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BSc (Hons), 3 years: A level typical offer ABB-CCC, including grade B/6 in GCSE Maths if not studying A level Maths, Physics or Computer Science. BTEC: DDD in Computing, Information Technology (ICT not accepted) or Forensic Computing and Cyber Security, plus grade B/6 in GCSE Maths. Access: in Computing, a minimum of 24 Distinctions (including 3 Maths) and 15 Merits at Level 3 and grade B/6 in GCSE Maths. T Level: Distinction and grade B in A level Maths, Physics or Computer Science. Mixed qualifications: 120 UCAS tariff points from the 3 highest scoring qualifications and grade B in GCSE Maths. International Baccalaureate: 32 including 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches, or 32 overall with 5 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component. Foundation Year route (4 years): CCC with grade C/4 in GCSE Maths if not studying A level Maths, Physics or Computer Science; BTEC DMM in Computing.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time undergraduate tuition fee for Welsh, English and other UK students. International fee is shown on the course page. Source

International applicants: GBP 21,550 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition fee (full-time) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a Foundation Year, Year Abroad or Year in Industry

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